Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad, Numeric Keypad | Dell 9100

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Numeric Keypad

The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the middle of the keypad keys.

•To type a number or symbol, hold down <Fn> and press the desired key.

• To enable the keypad, press <Num Lk>. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active.

•To disable the keypad, press <Num Lk> again.

Key Combinations

System Functions

<Ctrl><Shift><Esc>	Opens the Task Manager window
<Num Lk>	Enables and disables the numeric keypad
<Fn><Num Lk>	Enables and disables the scroll lock function

Battery

<Fn><F3>	Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter
	(see page 40)

CD or DVD Tray

<Fn><F10>	Ejects the tray out of the drive if Dell QuickSet
	is installed

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Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Safety General Safety Battery Safety Power Safety Air Travel When Using Your ComputerSafety EMC Instructions Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety Battery Disposal Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instructions Finding Information How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Warranty, and repair information Finding Information Front View Tour of Your Computer Device Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Back View Right Side View Video Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Next window, click the appropriate option Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesPrinter Cable Turning Off Your Computer Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing PerformanceHyper-Threading Optimizing Performance Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryCharge Gauge Removing a Battery Storing a Battery Installing a Battery Using a Battery About the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Pull the device out of the module bay Device latch release Using the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Display Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Click Close Click OK Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkOn the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Error Messages Solving Problems If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read Hard Drive Problems Scanner ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive If only part of the display is readable External Keyboard Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Printer Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems General Program Problems Network ProblemsProgram crashes Error messages appear CD or DVD ProblemsProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appears If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Start button and click Control Panel What Is a Driver? Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreSelect a restore point and click Next Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts 101 Hard Drive 102 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 103 Memory 104 105 106 Mini PCI Card 107 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw 109 Subwoofer Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery 111 Fans Fan release lever 113 Hinge Covers Left hinge cover Right hinge cover 115 Display Screws labeled D 117 Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle Keyboard 119 120 Reserve Battery 121 Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications123 USB 124 Lvds 125 126 127 128 Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramOverview 129 Commonly Used Options System Setup Screens 131 Enabling the Infrared Sensor Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 What is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties 149 What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?150 What will Dell do? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? 151 152 May I transfer the limited warranty? 153 154 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Limitation and Statutory Rights Making a Claim156 157 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? 158 Index Floppy drive connecting to a USB Programs Device Driver Rollback, 90 enabling display settings for a